Bass god CHARLES BERHTOUD and guitar maestro BERNTH are on their way to Australia next week for 3 concerts packed with jaw dropping wizardry, plus Q&A sessions, demos and master classes backed up by Australia's own musical prodigies, The Omnific.

Polish death metal legends VADER return to celebrate 25 years of Reign Forever World and Litany. Since 1983, they’ve forged one of the most consistent and crushing legacies in European death metal, blending speed, precision and unrelenting aggression. Catch them live as they storm Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Having amassed multiple platinum selling albums across Europe, sold out tours worldwide, shared stages with Sabaton and Nightwish (who have covered a Battle Beast song live); and collaborated with Amaranthe, Battle Beast are thrilled to announce their long-awaited debut Australian tour fresh off the electrifying release of their seventh studio album Steelbound.

After a decade away, cosmic doom titans YOB return to Australia in February 2026. The Oregon trio will unleash their monumental, soul-rending sound in a rare series of shows, joined by Australia’s own Mountain Wizard Death Cult.

Australia, get hyped! German electronicore titans ELECTRIC CALLBOY are thrilled to announce their hotly-anticipated return down under in 2026, with a massive arena headline run locked in next September.

POSSESSED local support bands announced for Australian Seven Churches Tour.
BRISBANE - SNAKE MOUNTAIN
SYDNEY - BASTARDIZER
MELBOURNE - IN MALICES WAKE
CANBERRA - STORM OF STEEL

Post-hardcore trailblazers Thrice return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing their powerful live show and new album Horizons/West. Fans will experience the new songs live for the very first time, alongside classic tracks from the band’s rich catalogue.

We are about to witness three decades of an uncompromising artistic vision condensed into one spectacularly vicious evening of apocalyptic heresy. A blistering live experience that blends unrelenting ferocity, theatrical grandeur and their signature blackened death metal sound as BEHEMOTH perform tracks from their storied discography alongside new material.

Baltimore hardcore heavies TURNSTILE return to Australia this summer, following the release of their stunning new LP 'Never Enough'. Joined by UK emo standouts Basement, the tour hits PICA, Hordern Pavilion, Riverstage and Red Hill Auditorium for four massive nights.

YUNGBLUD brings his Idols world tour to Australia in January 2026. Known for his raw energy and chaotic live shows, he blends punk and rock with unapologetic honesty, making every performance a full-throttle experience.

Celebrating a decade of darkness since first announcing himself to the world, in 2026 American rapper and genre alchemist nothing, nowhere. will return down under, bringing his The Return Of The Reaper tour across the country next April alongside special guests sace6 (usa) for their first ever Australian visit and Sydney's Closure. 

LLOYD COLE  will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in Australia. His elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic, but for these concerts he has decided to go electric. The performance will run the gamut from his masterful debut with the Commotions ‘Rattlesnakes’ right up to 2023’s acclaimed ‘On Pain’ touching on all points in between.

Sideshows just dropped! GWAR bring the carnage to Crowbar Brisbane, while Machine Head and New Found Glory hit the Sunshine Coast for some extra chaos.

Colorado’s progressive melodic death metal masters Allegaeon are heading to Australia in March 2026, touring in support of their acclaimed album The Ossuary Lens. With dates across five cities and a headlining slot at Melbourne Dethfest, fans can expect a breathtaking showcase of technical brilliance, symphonic flair, and pure metal intensity.

Michigan metalcore heavyweights We Came As Romans will return to Australia in February 2026 for a massive headline tour in support of their new album All is Beautiful.. Because We’re Doomed. Joining them are UK favourites Caskets and Brisbane’s Headwreck.

Fresh from selling out both their upcoming US and European headline tours, LA-based pop-rock duo VOILÀ have now sold out their entire debut Australian run, The Magic Word Tour, set for February 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, their Perth show has been upgraded to Magnet House.

It’s the news Australian fans have been waiting for: GRAMMY Award®-winning juggernauts TOOL make their long-awaited return this November/December, today announcing two huge indoor arena headline shows: Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 28 November, and Perth’s RAC Arena on Tuesday 2 December.

Helmet, formed in New York by Page Hamilton, reshaped heavy music in the 90s with their landmark album Meantime. Returning to Australia in 2026, the band will showcase songs from across their catalogue, from Betty and Aftertaste through to Left, continuing their long-standing connection with Australian fans.